What papers does a baby need to fly?

To prove your child's age to an airline, one of the following documents will suffice:
  • Child's passport (how to get a U.S. passport for an infant and things to know about children's passports)
  • Child's birth certificate.
  • Child's immunization form or other medical records may also work domestically.




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Children. TSA does not require children under 18 to provide identification when traveling within the United States.

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The answer is yes: Every person, no matter how young, needs a passport if she will be leaving one country and entering another. Unfortunately, even in the digital age, getting a baby a passport isn't a one-click process.

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Age: 0 to 2 Years Old
Unless your child already has a passport that can be used to prove their birth date, you may need to bring a copy of their birth certificate. While some airlines are more lenient than others, it's always best to come prepared.

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Planning your trip
  • Infants on lap. Children under two can sit on a parent's lap during flights to any destination.
  • Infant seats. Alternatively, infants can have their own seat if you bring an approved car seat.
  • All other kids. Children older than two will need a ticket and their own seat on the plane.


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Every US citizen, regardless of age, must have a passport to travel abroad. Newborn babies, infants, and toddlers all need a passport to leave and enter another country. Just as if an adult was applying for a passport, babies must have Form DS-11 filled out and submitted.

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In general, pediatricians recommend that newborns not fly until their respiratory and immune systems are fully developed. This often means that a newborn should not fly until they're three to six months old. However, these dates can vary greatly from child to child.

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37 Tips for Traveling With an Infant, Older Baby, or Toddler
  1. Update Immunizations. ...
  2. Consult Your Child's Healthcare Provider. ...
  3. Collect Medications and Important Documents. ...
  4. Do Some Research. ...
  5. Allow Extra Time. ...
  6. Bring Those Baby Essentials. ...
  7. Don't Forget Favorite Toys or Blankets. ...
  8. Double Check Car Seats.


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Diaper bags, soft-sided cooler bags with breast milk, child safety seats, strollers and medical or mobility devices don't count toward your personal item or carry-on.

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A birth certificate or passport as proof of the child's age. The adult's government-issued photo ID with their current address. Your phone number so we can contact you. The name, address and phone number of the adult meeting your child at their destination.

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You can either add the lap child at the time of booking or you can call at a later date and add the child. Note that even after your child has been born, most airlines have minimum age requirements to fly, usually starting at 7 days old. Check with your airline to confirm how young your baby can be when they fly.

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Make sure you bring plenty of pacifiers and bottles with you on the plane so that your baby can use them as needed throughout the flight. If your baby is particularly sensitive to loud noises, consider using ear plugs or ear muffs while flying.

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Chewing is another great way to help babies equalise their ear pressure while flying. Offer them something soft and safe to chew on, such as a teething toy or mitten with chewable protrusions on, which will help open up their Eustachian tubes and allow air to flow more easily through their inner ear.

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Young babies have not developed the ability to regularize their ear pressure by yawning or swallowing, so they don't know how to relieve the abrupt changes in pressure when the plane is taking off or landing. To prevent ear pain and discomfort, babies should wear ear protection whenever they're travelling on a plane.

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Absolutely! The AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) and FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) strongly encourage bringing your baby's infant car seat on board. It protects against turbulence and keeps your little one safe in their seat, so they're not trying to explore the plane.

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You can travel with your stroller free of charge as checked baggage. Strollers can be checked at the gate or with your regular checked baggage at the ticket counter.

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Water for babies is allowed in reasonable quantities in carry-on bags. Remove this item from your carry-on bag to be screened separately from the rest of your belongings.

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